Gujarat NMMS

About Gujarat NMMS

Gujarat NMMS is a state-level scholarship exam held under the National Means-cum-Merit Scholarship Scheme. It is conducted by the State Examination Board (SEB), Gujarat to support meritorious students from economically weaker sections.

What is Gujarat NMMS?

• A scholarship selection test for Class 8 students in Gujarat.
• Conducted under the centrally-sponsored National Means-cum-Merit Scholarship Scheme.
• Awards scholarships payable through Classes 9 to 12.
• Aims to reduce dropouts at the secondary stage.

Gujarat NMMS Highlights

Gujarat NMMS Exam Pattern

• Mental Ability Test (MAT) with reasoning and analytical questions.
• Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) covering Science, Social Science and Mathematics.
• Objective, multiple-choice questions based on the Class 7 and 8 syllabus.
• Refer to the official notification for exact marks, question count and duration.

Gujarat NMMS Eligibility

• Open to students studying in Class 8 in eligible government and government-aided schools.
• Minimum qualifying marks in Class 7, with relaxation for reserved categories.
• Family income should be within the prescribed limit, as per the official notification.

Gujarat NMMS Selection Process

• Appear for the NMMS selection test (MAT and SAT).
• Qualify the cut-off as per category.
• Merit list prepared based on test performance and reservation norms.
• Selected students receive the scholarship subject to income and academic conditions.

How to Apply for Gujarat NMMS

1. Visit sebexam.org.
2. Register with the required student details.
3. Fill the application form.
4. Upload photograph, signature and required documents.
5. Pay the fee, if applicable.
6. Submit and print the confirmation page.

How to Prepare for Gujarat NMMS

• Revise the state board syllabus of Classes 7 and 8.
• Practise mental ability and reasoning questions regularly.
• Solve previous years' question papers and sample papers.
• Work on speed and accuracy through timed mock tests.

Gujarat NMMS FAQs

Q. Who conducts Gujarat NMMS?
The State Examination Board (SEB), Gujarat.

Q. Who can apply for Gujarat NMMS?
Eligible Class 8 students from economically weaker sections in government and government-aided schools.

Q. What is the mode of Gujarat NMMS?
Offline (pen and paper).

Q. What does the exam consist of?
A Mental Ability Test (MAT) and a Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT).

Q. What does the scholarship cover?
Financial assistance payable during Classes 9 to 12.